Apartment Smart

I have just bought an apartment with a huge living space which I needed because I will be living and working here. I am about to sort out furniture for the space but I wanted to consult a design person about how best to configure the pieces.
I would like a big table to work at, and eat at, I would like some comfortable seating for when I’m taking a break and entertaining. I am just very concerned that I keep the various functions as separate as I can, so that I relax when in the sitting area and switch off. There is a huge wall I can put a screen in, if I want down time. I do have a...

I am a new bachelor and have found a beautiful character apartment in town to live in. This is going to be my bachelor pad. I want a big screen and the odd leather armchair. But I don’t want a woman to come in here and think “I could never live here”, so I want there to be some touches which would appeal to them as well. What would you recommend?
Here are some ideas to make your pad a little more welcoming for female guests.
Try to avoid making your large screen the focal point of your lounge. If you can recess it into the wall do so and, when entertaining, hang a large mirror or...

I am tempted to buy an apartment after years of doing up houses and selling them. My only fear is that I would find an apartment too bland. Do you know anyone who completely changes their apartment’s look every couple of years? And what sort of changes can you make to give it a completely different feel?
Have to fear apartments offer a great opportunity to be something way more than bland.
There are plenty of options to create different spaces even without changing walls. While moving walls would be great fun body corporate rules and council regulations may not be. There is still much that...

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